Geritol drug: Uses, indications and notes when using

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Vitamins and minerals are important components in the operation and development of the body. The main sources of vitamins and iron are mostly from the diet. However, because of certain conditions, the body cannot supplement this nutrient source through food, then the patient can use Geritol. So what does Geritol do?

1. What effect does Geritol have?

What does Geritol do? In fact, Geritol is a mixture of several vitamins and iron, used to treat or prevent vitamin deficiency caused by insufficient dietary intake, medical conditions or during pregnancy. Vitamins and iron are important ingredients for building the body and helping us to have a good health.

2. Instructions for using the drug Geritol

Geritol is to be taken by mouth, usually once daily or as directed. Users should follow all directions on the product packaging or a doctor's instructions, do not take more than the recommended dose. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Geritol is best taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Patients should take the medicine with a full glass of water (about 240 ml) unless directed otherwise by the doctor. If you have an upset stomach, you can take Geritol with food. In addition, users need to limit the use of antacids, dairy products, tea or coffee within 2 hours before or after taking Geritol, as these products can reduce the effectiveness of Geritol. medicine. In addition, the patient should not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking Geritol.

3. Side effects of the drug Geritol

Geritol may cause constipation, diarrhea or abdominal pain. These effects of Geritol are usually temporary and may go away as the body adapts to the medicine. If any of the effects of Geritol persist or get worse, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
The iron in Geritol pills can cause the user's stool to turn black, which is a non-innocuous phenomenon. Very serious allergic reactions to the drug Geritol are very rare with symptoms such as: rash, itching, swelling of the face - tongue - throat, dizziness, difficulty breathing.

4. Notes when using Geritol

Before taking Geritol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or if you have any other allergies.
Before using Geritol, a doctor or pharmacist should learn about the user's medical history, especially iron overload disorders (e.g., hemoglobinopathy, hemosiderosis), abuse alcohol, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (eg, ulcers, colitis).
When using a multivitamin containing folic acid, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have vitamin B12 deficiency (pernicious anemia) before taking it. Folic acid can affect testing for vitamin B12 deficiency. Undetected and untreated vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to serious neurological problems (eg, peripheral neuropathy).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Geritol. Consult your doctor before giving Geritol to a nursing mother.

5. Drug interactions of the drug Geritol

Drug interactions can change the way Geritol works or increase your risk of serious side effects. Some products that may interact with Geritol medicine are: chloramphenicol, methyldopa, other vitamin/nutrition supplements.
Geritol may decrease the absorption of other medicines such as bisphosphonates (eg, alendronate), levodopa, penicillin antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics (eg ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin), thyroid drugs (eg eg: levothyroxine) and tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline, minocycline). Therefore, users should separate the time of taking these drugs as far as possible from the time of taking Geritol.
Note, when using any multivitamin product containing folic acid (including Geritol), users need to inform their doctor or pharmacist if they are taking anti-epileptic drugs at the same time. : phenytoin...
Geritol may interfere with certain tests causing false test results, so users should inform laboratory staff and all doctors when using this medicine. this drug. Geritol overdose symptoms may include: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
Geritol is not a substitute for a scientific diet. We need to remember that the best sources of vitamins and minerals are from healthy foods. Maintaining a balanced diet and following the dietary guidelines prescribed by your doctor is the optimal method of vitamin and mineral supplementation.
If the patient is taking Geritol medicine as prescribed but misses 1 dose, then take it as soon as you remember, however if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Geritol, do not rush double dose. Store Geritol at room temperature, away from light and moisture, do not put in the bathroom, away from children and pets.
Do not flush Geritol down the toilet or down the drain, dispose of the product appropriately when it has expired or is no longer needed.

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Reference source: webmd.com